Eating Disorder Archives - New Hope Counseling and Wellness Center

Social Media or Social Online Hell?

by Amy Helms | Mar 14, 2022 | Blog, Body Image, Eating Disorder, Recovery, Trauma

Unless you have been living in a vacuum, you have no doubt heard of the drama unfolding daily in social media between Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, and Pete Davidson. While it is undeniably hard to turn away from this slow-moving train wreck, what it really reveals is...

While Pursuing Your Nutrition and Lifestyle Goals, Don’t Put Your Life On Hold!

by Amy Helms | Mar 7, 2022 | Blog, Body Image, Eating Disorder, Recovery

We all do it at some point … you say to yourself, “I’ll buy that outfit or book that vacation when I’m thinner / or put on that weight,” (depending upon your nutrition and lifestyle goals). Some people seem to always be waiting for that...

How Eating Disorders Affect Your Dental Health – And Which Dental Conditions Are Actually Irreversible

by Amy Helms | Feb 16, 2022 | Blog, Eating Disorder, Trauma

You may know that eating disorders can cause health complications, but did you know they can lead to deteriorating conditions of your teeth and gums? In fact, oral deterioration is often one of the first signs of an eating disorder. A well-informed dental hygienist...

Overcoming Fear of Eating Certain Foods: The Day I Finally Got to Eat Beignets at Café du Monde in New Orleans

by Anonymous Guest Blogger | Dec 8, 2021 | Blog, Eating Disorder, intuitive eating, non-diet, Recovery

To varying degrees, nearly everyone has fears. Some fear heights, some fear the dark, others fear spiders; but for me, I fear eating certain foods. It’s really a scary thing, being afraid to eat certain foods. But, did you know that restricting the range of...

Ayurveda 101 – Implement this Ancient System into your Modern Life

by Amy Helms | Sep 14, 2020 | Blog, Body Image, Eating Disorder, Project Heal, Recovery, Treatment

Have you ever heard of Ayurveda? Ayurveda is one of the most ancient holistic healing systems that was developed thousands of years ago in India. It directly translates to the “knowledge of life”. It holds the belief that health and wellness depend on a balance...

Eating Disorders in Athletes Part 2

by Amy Helms | Aug 29, 2018 | Athletes, Eating Disorder, Recovery, Treatment

Eating Disorders in Athletes Part 2 In my practice at New Hope Counseling and Wellness Center, I have worked with several athletes, both novice and competitive. I thought it would be a good idea to do this two part series on eating disorders in athletes to discuss 1)...